Curiosity Killed the Wolf

Deathbelle watched the pup curiously as he took in the Empress and her words. He knew that he needed to be submissive, though he didn’t hide the fire in his eye very well. Deathbelle had no fear of the boy, but was interested in trying to figure out his emotions. He debated about her question for a long time, the thin line that was his lips a sign to his thought process. He didn’t want to reveal anything he shouldn’t she was sure.

He did begin to speak eventually, telling a similar tale to Ashen, they moved to keep from the heaviest disaster, she didn’t miss that he said ‘healer’ instead of ‘healers’ and she wondered if that was one position Lirim was short on. The Empress wouldn’t forget it as she filed the fact away for later. They trained or defense which meant Lirim would likely not be any kind of physical threat. She perked her brows as he continued, the young wouldn’t be sent out yet here he was barely a yearling looking for packmates.

There was no return question, though his voice was firm he seemed eager to be off. He was smart to ask her permission, but that didn’t mean she was going to allow him to leave so quickly. ”Oh, but I have just a few more questions. young one.” She offered with a step closer, mismatched ears perked towards him. He had gained Deathbelle’s full attention. ”What is your leader’s name?” She asked, innocently enough a start. ”What is your name?” Belle continued as she paused her advance.

total wc: 1991